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Garth Brooks Announces Tour Stop in Arlington

Garth Brooks Announces Tour Stop in Arlington

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Country music superstar Garth Brooks will headline AT&T Stadium in Arlington for the first time ever this summer. Brooks announced the show on social media Wednesday morning. The last time Brooks headlined a concert in the metroplex was in 2015 when he played at the American Airlines Center. The show is set…MORE

President Biden Extends Freeze on Student Loan Payments

President Biden Extends Freeze on Student Loan Payments

(WBAP/KLIF) – President Biden announced on Wednesday that his administration is extending a moratorium on student loans during the COVID pandemic. The freeze is now extended through August 31. Before Wednesday’s announcement, student loan payments were scheduled to resume May 1. Copyright 2022. WBAP/KLIF News. All Rights Reserved.MORE

US Charges Russian Oligarch, Dismantles Cybercrime Operation

US Charges Russian Oligarch, Dismantles Cybercrime Operation

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department announced Wednesday that it had charged a Russian oligarch with sanctions violations and that officials have dismantled a cybercrime operation controlled by a Russian military intelligence agency. The case against against Konstantin Malofeyev accuses him of trying to evade earlier Treasury Department sanctions by seeking to secretly acquire media…MORE

Deliveries by Drone to Ramp Up in North Texas

Deliveries by Drone to Ramp Up in North Texas

Walgreens and Google’s ‘Wing’ have teamed up to offer door-to-door delivery service in Little Elm and Frisco, according to the Dallas Morning News. Expansion to other cities will depend on the success of the launch. Meantime, a company called ‘Flytrex’ has started making deliveries from restaurants connected to Dallas-based Brinker International. Chili’s and Maggiano’s are…MORE

Wind Advisory in Effect Until Noon; Fire Weather Watch Continues

Wind Advisory in Effect Until Noon; Fire Weather Watch Continues

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TODAY * WHAT…North winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph   expected. * WHERE…Portions of north central, northeast and south central   Texas. * WHEN…Until noon CDT today. * IMPACTS…Unsecured outdoor items may be blown around in the   wind. Driving on area roadways may…MORE

DART Delays Silver Line Until 2024

DART Delays Silver Line Until 2024

(WBAP/KLIF) — The construction time-line of the D.A.R.T Silver Line is in the red. Officials with Dallas Area Rapid Transit say the opening date for the Plano to DFW Airport line has been pushed to 2024. Dart spokesman Gordon Shattles says the two year delay of the much-anticipated Sliver Line is the result of land…MORE

Dallas Leaders Look into Policy Changes Following Trail Ride Shooting

Dallas Leaders Look into Policy Changes Following Trail Ride Shooting

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A deadly shooting during a weekend trail ride and concert in Southern Dallas is bringing attention to city and police department policy. One person was killed and 16 wounded in the shooting. According to Dallas Police, Officers were working security at the event before the shooting, but it was later revealed organizers…MORE

Dallas Leaders Look into Policy Changes Following Trail Ride Shooting

Dallas Leaders Look into Policy Changes Following Trail Ride Shooting

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A deadly shooting during a weekend trail ride and concert in Southern Dallas is bringing attention to city and police department policy. One person was killed and 16 wounded in the shooting. According to Dallas Police, Officers were working security at the event before the shooting, but it was later revealed organizers…MORE

EF-1 Tornado Confirmed in Collin County

EF-1 Tornado Confirmed in Collin County

BLUE RIDGE (WEBAP/KLIF) – The National Weather Service confirmed on Tuesday that an EF-1 tornado touched down near Blue Ridge during Monday night’s storms. According to Collin County Judge Chris Hill, several structures sustained damage, and one family in Blue Ridge lost their home and their belongings. A benevolence fund has been established at First…MORE